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An environmental challenge in the face of the rise of batteries

The growth in mobility and energy use is leading to a rapid increase in end-of-life batteries.

In many areas, recycling infrastructure remains inadequate, creating risks for the environment: accumulation of hazardous waste, soil and water pollution, and informal practices that are sometimes harmful to health.

But these batteries also represent a valuable resource that is still under-exploited. Regenerating them extends their lifespan, reduces pressure on raw materials, and makes energy more accessible. This dual ecological and economic challenge is at the heart of the center’s activities.

Un centre opérationnel au service de l’économie circulaire

Since October 2025, the Douala center, located in Vallée Bessengue, has been fully operational. It has become a benchmark for lead-acid battery regeneration, with business growing steadily.

The facilities are designed to ensure a structured flow, from battery reception to reconditioning, and include:

• a diagnostic and sorting area to assess regeneration potential ;
• a processing area equipped with specialized machinery ;
• a quality control and performance testing area ;
• offices and administrative spaces for commercial and logistical monitoring.

Specialized machinery and a trained local team

The center now has 4 BRT MAXI GOLD regeneration machines and one BRT 10 (on-site intervention) capable of treating different types of lead-acid batteries: starter, traction, and stationary. This equipment can perform the various stages of the process, including advanced diagnostics, desulfation, and restoration of electrochemical performance.

Each BRT MAXI GOLD machine can process one type of battery at a time :

• Traction batteries: 1 battery at a time
• Starter batteries: up to 36 simultaneously (12 for heavy-duty batteries)
• Stationary batteries: up to 18 simultaneously

These figures are indicative and may vary slightly depending on the specific characteristics of each battery.

Thanks to these capabilities, the Be Energy Cameroon center in Douala is able to respond effectively to local needs, processing an appropriate volume of batteries while adjusting to specific market demands. This flexible organization makes it possible to support both individuals and professionals, while contributing to the development of a structured local industry.

The business also relies on a local team of 8 employees, including expert technicians and qualified sales staff. Trained in regeneration methods, they handle production, customer relations, and the development of the partner network. This skills development is a central element of the project, contributing to the structuring of a local industry.

Six months after opening: results and momentum of the center

In six months, the center processed an average of 100 starter batteries per month, 2 traction batteries, and 50 stationary batteries.

These figures already show a tangible impact on reducing waste and CO₂ emissions associated with the manufacture of new batteries.

Beyond the volumes, the commercial momentum confirms the market’s interest: collaborations with local players and discussions with companies, businesses, and individuals illustrate a real and sustainable need.

This project demonstrates that a progressive approach, based on the circular economy, can simultaneously address ecological and economic challenges and constitutes a replicable model for other territories facing the same challenges.

📍 Vallée Bessengue, Douala
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